Internet Learning Volume 4, Number 2, Fall 2015 | Page 19

Internet Learning
NSSE
Swirlers
The NSSE is a National Survey of Student Engagement. It was developed to
explore the connections between student opportunities and engagement
and student persistence and success.
http://nsse.indiana.edu/html/high_impact_practices.cfm
This term originated in the higher education setting to describe the large
number of students who switch from one online program to another or who
leave online programs altogether. Despite the fact that K-12 online
enrollments are showing an overall annual increase, the fact that some state
virtual schools are actually shrinking suggests swirling is an emerging
concern in K-12 online programs.
Appendix A. Survey of iNACOL members
1. Please identify your role in K-12 online teaching and learning
Counselor
Teacher
Principal
Superintendent
Other (please explain ________________________________
2. K-12 students who are enrolled in fully online schools need programs that will support them in their social and
emotional development.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Demographics
3. Grades served by online program (please check all that apply).
High School (Grades 9-12)
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Primary (Grades K-2)
Other
What is the name of the institution you are affiliated with? (optional)
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